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Ask Amy: Elder man worries his daughter has “quit” him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

Dear Amy: As an older male I have seen fundamental changes in all types of relationships.One change is a reduction in work ambition. Some people chose “quiet quitting” — to do as little as possible and still keep their job.I see “quiet quitting” in relationships as well, and my daughter has chosen to quietly quit her relationship with me.She seems happy to see me when we get together (rarely) and there is always a “love you” somewhere — but that’s it.Her mother and I got divorced 15 years ago when my kids were teenagers. They lived with her full time.I know that my ex does her best to poison their relationship with me.My daughter and her husband never proactively contact me or offer to get together, even though I live nearby.I suggest that they come to my home to celebrate my birthday — but it never happens.She and her husband had Easter dinner with her mother, but she didn’t even bother to give me a “Happy Easter” phone call.She even had her mother give her away a...

Kyiv says it shoots down volley of Russian hypersonic missiles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

Ukraine announced on Tuesday (16 May) that it shot down six Russian Kinzhal rockets in one night. This thwarted a weapon Moscow had touted as a hypersonic missile of the next generation, which was virtually unstoppable.The RIA reported that Sergei Shoigu, Russian minister of defence, dismissed the Ukrainian claim when asked. According to his ministry, a Kinzhal destroyed a Patriot surface-to air missile defence system built by the United States.The defence ministry released a statement saying that a hypersonic Kinzhal rocket had hit an anti-aircraft Patriot missile system made in the United States in Kyiv.Two US officials confirmed that a system had suffered some damage, but not been destroyed. One official said discussions were in progress to repair it and it appeared the system wouldn't have to be removed.Valeriy Zaluzhnyi had earlier said that his forces intercepted six Kinzhals, nine Kalibr cruise-missiles fired by ships in the Black Sea, and three Iskanders.Shoigu, the Russian ...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in San Jose, reported the week of May 8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

A house in San Jose that sold for $3.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week.In total, 26 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,102.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 8 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.2 million, detached house in the 2800 block of Kring DriveThe 1,772 square-foot detached house in the 2800 block of Kring Drive in San Jose has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in April and the total purchase price was $2,150,000, $1,213 per square foot. The house was built in 1955. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.Kring Drive9. $2.2 million, single-family residence in the 6000 block of Duet CourtThe property in the 6000 block of Duet Court in San Jose has new owners. ...

Horoscopes May 19, 2023: Pete Townshend, follow your heart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 50; Polly Walker, 57; Grace Jones, 75; Pete Townshend, 78.Happy Birthday: Get down to business and make the changes that get you closer to your dreams. Opportunity is all around you, but it’s up to you to recognize and take advantage of what’s available. Turn your space into a place that puts your mind at ease and inspires you to follow your heart and dreams. Talks will lead to romance and a detailed look at possibilities. Your numbers are 8, 12, 17, 29, 32, 38, 40.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider what’s meaningful and enjoyable, and set a course to take you where you want to go. The goal is to eliminate stress by heading in a direction that offers comfort and satisfaction. Reconfigure your path to match your desire. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check your options and consider what will help you reach your objective. Reach out to an expert or attend a conference that will broaden your vision and help you see ho...

Harriette Cole: My friend is too lenient in her parenting, but she thrusts advice on me

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have found myself in an uncomfortable situation with a friend of mine.We both have children, but my friend seems to be too lenient when it comes to parenting. Lately, she has been giving me unsolicited advice about my own child — with whom I have a great relationship. I appreciate her concern, but her constant input makes me feel undermined as a parent.I understand that she may have good intentions, but it’s important for her to recognize that every parent-child relationship is different. How can I approach this situation without jeopardizing our friendship?Back OffDEAR BACK OFF: Tell your friend you need to talk to her about something serious. If you can be face to face, that is best.Point out that you have noticed that the two of you obviously love your children very much, but your parenting styles are very different. You have chosen to keep your thoughts to yourself about how she parents her child. For whatever reason, she has not been able to extend...

Man United player Phil Jones to leave at the end of the season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — He was once described as having the potential to outshine George Best, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney as Manchester United’s greatest ever player. On Friday, however, the Premier League club confirmed that Phil Jones will leave when his contract expires at the end of the season after seeing his career wrecked by injuries. The defender joined United from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and was part of Alex Ferguson’s last league title-winning team. But he has only made five appearances in the past three seasons and never fulfilled the potential many believed he had. “Arguably the way he is looking, (he) could be our best ever player,” Ferguson said in 2013. United’s former manager described Jones as “phenomenal” and capable of playing anywhere on the field. His talent reminded some of United great Duncan Edwards, who died as a result of injuries sustained in a plane crash in Munich in 1958, which killed many of the club’s...

Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co. (DE) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $2.86 billion.The Moline, Illinois-based company said it had net income of $9.65 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $8.57 per share.The agricultural equipment manufacturer posted revenue of $17.39 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $16.08 billion, also exceeding Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $14.84 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DESource

In preliminary budget vote, Montgomery Co. Council OKs nearly 5-cent property tax hike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

Residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, can expect their property taxes to go up by nearly 5 cents under a budget agreement arrived at by the county council Thursday.The preliminary vote by the 11-member council approves a $6.7 billion operating budget. Instead of approving a 10-cent property tax increase, the council voted 7-4 to approve a property tax increase of 4.7 cents.Council members Andrew Friedson, Will Jawando, Kristin Mink and Kate Stewart voted against the increase.Friedson opposed increasing the property tax, while Jawando, Mink and Stewart objected to cutting the proposed increase by roughly half, insisting schools needed a greater funding increase.The council’s straw vote approves a budget that includes nearly $3.2 billion for the Montgomery County school system.While the school system’s budget request wasn’t fully funded, Council President Evan Glass emphasized the system not only gets half the county’s overall budget, but that “this i...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has begun visit to Saudi Arabia, where Arab leaders are holding a summit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has begun visit to Saudi Arabia, where Arab leaders are holding a summit.Source

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 19 de mayo: La contraofensiva de Ucrania

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:45:55 GMT

Recuperan los cuerpos de tres personas que murieron en el accidente de una avioneta en Colombia. Argentina es el segundo país con la tasa de interés más alta del mundo. ¿Qué ocurrió realmente durante la persecución en auto al príncipe Harry y a Meghan en Nueva York? Rafael Nadal dice que el próximo año será probablemente su última temporada en el tenis. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. La contraofensiva de UcraniaA lo largo de cinco semanas de cobertura informativa en las líneas del frente del sur, es difícil concebir que –al menos en sus limitadas fases preparatorias– la contraofensiva de Ucrania no se haya puesto en marcha a finales de abril. El incesante bombardeo de objetivos militares rusos; los indicios de pequeños desembarcos ucranianos a lo largo de la orilla oriental ocupada del río Dnipro; y las explosiones que alcanzaron depósitos de combustible e infraestructuras dentro de las propias fronteras rusas y en ciudades ocupadas, todo ello ...